What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Oakland?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Oakland is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Oakland?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $60 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Oakland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Oakland station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and arriving at BART Dublin Station via Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Oakland?

The distance between Bakersfield and Oakland is 271 miles. The road distance is 273.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Oakland without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Oakland without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 31m and costs $40 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Oakland?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Bakersfield to Oakland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Oakland bus from?

Bakersfield to Oakland bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International station.

Bus or fly from Bakersfield to Oakland?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Oakland is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $60 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Modesto, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Bakersfield to Oakland bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Oakland bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Modesto station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Oakland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Oakland is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bakersfield to Oakland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bakersfield to Oakland?

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Where can I stay near Oakland?

There are 783+ hotels available in Oakland.

Bakersfield to Oakland - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bakersfield to Oakland by plane, bus, subway, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
2h 14m
$65–272
Bus, BART
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Josebus Guadalajara
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
6h 31m
$41–59
Drive 271.8 mi
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Oaklandcar 271.8 mi
4h 30m
$50–72
Bus via Modesto
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Modestobus 1
2. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus 90
6h 41m
$48–66
Bus, BART via Bakersfield, CA
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus Nogales / ...
2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-N
7h 8m
$68–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus 68
3. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
7h 44m
$42–65
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Oaklandtrain
7h 50m
$46–76

Bakersfield to Oakland by bus and subway

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Distance: 269.1 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Lake Merritt via Modesto, Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, BART Dublin Station, and Dublin / Pleasanton in around 6h 41m.

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